2017 has been a year of significant growth for enterprise IT management software provider ManageEngine. The company has worked with …
Human capital investment “vital” for innovation, says World Bank president
Kim discussed the need for countries to invest in education and awareness around the fact that jobs of the future will be very different to those of today. In the Middle East alone, he claims, 150 million people will leave the workforce by 2050, but an additional 450 million will join.
Dubai sets out to be the blockchain capital of the world
Smart Dubai director general Dr. Aisha Bint Buti bin Bishr said the government arm aims to complete the roll out of over 20 blockchain applications in 2018.
Dubai poised to be the blockchain capital of the world
The organisation said it is close to rolling out 20 blockchain applications in a number of government firms including the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai Police and DEWA among others.
Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital invests $55m in Dubai fintech firm
Channel VAS, which was originally started in Cameroon but is now based in Dubai, provides mobile financial services in over 25 emerging markets, offering micro-finance lending to more than 500 million mobile network subscribers.
Alabbar and MEVP Launch $250 million venture capital fund
Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) today announced the launch of its third MENA venture capital fund – the Middle East …
ADGM partners with ADIB to boost capital’s FinTech prospects
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has announced a memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to collaborate and …
Kalanick fires back at Benchmark Capital’s lawsuit
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has fired back at the lawsuit filed against him by one of the company’s top investors, calling it “a fabrication” and accused the firm of threats and intimidation.
Dubai enterprises gear up for rapid Blockchain adoption
The first industries that will be transformed by Blockchain will include financial services and real estate, technology, media and telecommunications, energy and resources, consumer and industrial products.
STC to launch $500m venture capital fund for tech start-ups
Saudi Arabia’s telecoms giant STC has announced that it will set up a $500 million venture capital fund to invest …
Gulf Capital steps up technology investments in the GCC
Gulf Capital has announced that it has deployed over half a billion dirhams (over AED 500 million) to date in technology and e-commerce investments across the GCC, making it one of the largest technology investors in the region.
Al Masah Capital IT Head: Innovation means new uses of tech
Ashith Piriyattiath, Head of IT, Al Masah Capital, speaks about why CIOs should have a clear understanding of their organisation’s vision for growth to identify new avenues for innovation.
The rapid digital transformation of the ME telecoms market
For the Middle East telecom market, 2017 could be a year of opportunities with the rise of IoT and digital services.
DIC to highlight technology’s role in shaping Dubai
As part of its participation, DIC will showcase its futuristic innovations being developed in Dubai – from creating an immersive experience room which takes visitors on a journey into Dubai’s future, to leading payment and transportation solutions.
How Cisco Capital can help partners
Increasing competition in the IT landscape puts additional pressure to any organisation’s budget. With this issue at the fore, Sven Jirgal, VP and COO, Cisco Capital, explains why it is now more critical than ever to ensure that IT investments bring the optimum ROI to enterprises.
Red Hat to acquire API management company 3scale
Red Hat has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 3scale, a provider of application programming interface (API) management technology.
Red Hat to acquire API management company 3scale
Red Hat has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 3scale, a provider of application programming interface (API) management technology.
EMC sells Syncplicity to Skyview Capital
EMC has recently announced that it will be selling its Syncplicity file-sharing and collaboration business to private investment company Skyview Capital.
Lenovo leads world PC market with rapid growth
Lenovo is leading the world PC market with solid growth in shipments across the first quarter of the year, according to Gartner.
Oracle reports rapid cloud uptake in Dubai
Oracle’s Alfonso Di Ianni, Senior Vice President, East Central Europe, Middle East, and Africa, has said that cloud adoption in Dubai has seen a marked upswing in the past 12 months.